Dave Matthews Tribute Band, Earth Festival, Train Rides, Roy Reynolds Concert, More

By: Betsy Reason

Hop aboard the Atlanta New Earth Festival Express and experience the 50th annual Atlanta New Earth Festival Saturday and Sunday in the Northern Hamilton County town of Atlanta, Ind. So read all of the details for events in and around Noblesville with our Times list of 20 things to do this weekend and beyond:

1. Experience live theater during Main Street Productions’ “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” a horror-musical directed by Noblesville’s Andrea Odle, now on stage through Oct. 1 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. Visit westfieldplayhouse.org.
2. Have a good laugh during Hamilton County Theatre Guild’s Belfry production of “How the Other Half Loves,” directed by Noblesville’s Nicole Amsler, opening tonight and continuing through Oct. 1 at Arts for Lawrence’s Theater at the Fort. Visit www.thebelfrytheatre.com.
3. Travel to the countryside to hear live music with The 78’s at 6:30 p.m. today, Anneliese & Ali at 1 p.m. Saturday, The Juan Douglas Trio at 1 p.m. Sunday, Kris Huntley at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29 and a Country Music Festival 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Spencer Farm Winery in Noblesville. Visit spencerfarmwinery.com.
4. Enjoy live music with Hill and Oaks at 7 p.m. today, Andy Schomburg on Saturday, monthly Main Street Mixers 5-9 p.m. Sept. 26, The Dead Squirrels on Sept. 29, Celtic Rain on Oct. 7 and Ghosts on Maple on Oct. 28 at Primeval Brewing in downtown Noblesville.
5. Shop 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Noblesville Farmers Market at Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville. Fishers Farmers Market is open 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through the summer at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers.
6. Shop and eat at the 50th annual Atlanta New Earth Festival 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in Atlanta, Ind.  More than 600 vendors will offer handmade arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, amusements and more, plus food and entertainment. Groove Smash cover band will have a special concert.
7. Hop aboard the Atlanta New Earth Festival Express for a 45-minute ride to Atlanta, Ind., for the Atlanta New Earth Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Each trip gives passengers two hours in Atlanta before returning. Also, board the Wizard Express Oct. 7-8, Northbrook Brewery Caboose Oct. 15 and 22, and Cicero Dinner Express Oct. 5 and 19. For tickets visit nickelplateexpress.com.
8. See live demos by local makers and limited edition custom goods during Maker Fest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mercantile 37 in Noblesville. All vendors will be actively making their products and explaining their creative processes. The event is free and open to the public. There will be kids activities, games. Food and drink available all day from Wheelers Cafe and Smokey Blue BBQ.
9. Explore nature and history in new ways in 1836 Prairietown as the outdoor areas are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, during the 2023 season. The 40th annual Headless Horseman program tickets are also now on sale for Oct. 5-29. Conner Prairie Deaf Heritage Day is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 with Luna Language Services’ ASL interpreters placed throughout Conner Prairie.
10. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fish during Wayne-Fall Lions Club’s Fish Fry from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the clubhouse at 11940 East 191st. St., Noblesville. Lions will serve cod fish, fries, baked beans, cole slaw and drinks. Donations of $15 for adults and $8 for ages 12 and younger will go to Christmas for people who need assistance in our area. For those who don’t want fish, hot dogs are available. Plus, there are desserts. The club is about three miles east of Indiana 37, across the street from Union United Methodist Church at 191st Street and Deshane Avenue.
11. Central Indiana Vintage Vehicles car club invites car buffs to show off their vintage vehicles on the Courthouse Square during the weekly Saturday afternoon and evening Cruise-in. Lawn chairs and old-car conversations invited.
12. Experience the Roy E. Reynolds Show 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Noblesville Jim Dandy. The Noblesville singer is known for performing Elvis tributes and gospel music. Admission is free.
13. Enjoy live music featuring Jeff Brown on Saturday, Jason and Robin on Sept. 30, Craig Thurston on Oct. 5 and 19, Dead Squirrels on Oct. 7, Jason and Robin on Oct. 12, John Gilmore on Oct. 14, Jeff Brown on Oct. 21, and Disagreeable on Oct. 28 at Grindstone Public House in Noblesville.
14. Hamilton County Artists’ Association Annual Exhibit Artist Reception featuring fine art, gifts, prints, refreshments and door prizes will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Carmel Clay Public Library, with exhibit open today through Oct. 1. Exhibit hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 2-4 p.m. Sundays.
15. Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission presents a Vintage Film Series in The Lacy Arts Building, featuring “Magnificent Ambersons,” 8 p.m. Saturday; and “The Shock,” Oct. 28. Complimentary popcorn and beverages are offered.
16. Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department’s free Concerts at the Commons free tribute band series culminates with Trippin Billies (Dave Matthews Band tribute) 7-10 p.m. Saturday at the amphitheater at Federal Hill.
17. Hamilton County Parks & Recreation presents free Concerts in the Centerpiece 2023 with the final concert in the series to feature R&B/soul performer Dream Slice 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel.
18. Noblesville Schools Education Foundation’s Driven to Give fundraiser with Tom Roush Lincoln will invite the community to test drive new Lincoln cars for a $30 donation for each five-minute drive with a goal of bringing 200 drivers starting at 4 p.m. Sept. 26 after school at Noblesville High School parking lot. Show up and participate. For more details, visit noblesvilleschools.org/foundation.
19. Come out and sit on the lawn for Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission’s annual Noblesville Shakespeare in the Park featuring “As You Like It,” directed by Noblesville’s Jen Otterman, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 27-30 at Federal Hill Commons, with free admission.
20. Experience live theater at Hyperion Players’ first show of the season, “Waiting for Godot,” directed by Mollly Bellner, Sept. 28-Oct. 1, at The Switch Theatre at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy in Fishers. Visit www.hyperionplayers.com.

-Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times editor Betsy Reason at betsy@thetimes24-7.com. For Hamilton County Bicentennial events, visit www.hamcoturns200.com. Mark your calendar for 1-5 p.m. Dec. 3 for a Bicentennial Bash for the community at Ivy Tech.